The art of the intelligible
Subtitle: an elementary survey of mathematics in its conceptual development
By: by John L. Bell.
Series: The Western Ontario studies in philosophy of science -- v. 63.; University of Western Ontario series in philosophy of science -- v. 63.
Publisher: Kluwer Academic
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 246
Subjects: Mathematics -- History; Mathematics -- History
Description: "This book is a compact survey, at an elementary level, of some of the most important concepts of mathematics, with attention paid to their technical features, historical development, and their broader philosophical significance." "The book is intended for students and teachers in mathematics, the sciences, and philosophy; the greater part of its contents could be read by anyone with a good high school mathematics background."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-237) and indexes.